Public Holidays

New Year's Day – Epiphany - Maundy Thursday - Good Friday – Labor Day – Assumption Day - Fiesta Nacional de España (National Day of Spain) – All Saints' Day – Constitution Day – Immaculate Conception - Christmas Day

Working hours

Working hours in Spain can be determined by an individual or collective agreement. It cannot exceed 40 hours a week over an average of a year.

Maternity / Paternity Leave

Female employees receive 16 weeks of paid maternity leave. Males employees are entitled to 16 weeks of paid paternity leave.

Vacation Leave

Employees are entitled to at least 30 calendar days of paid vacation leave per year.

Sick Leave

Employees receive 18 months of sick leave.

Bonus Payments

Employees are entitled to two extraordinary bonuses a year.

Employment Termination Severance

The notice period starts at 15 days. Severance is 20 days per year of service up to 12 months.

Health Insurance Benefits

Social security covers all medical needs, but some companies supply their employees with private health insurance.

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